Staying Healthy at 50+

My wife and I serve on a number of Boards associated with seniors issues and successful aging. Although aging begins at birth, the issues regarding aging later in life are worthy of specific focus. I located information from research findings from the U.S.Department of Health & Human Services and the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. The following recommendations should be considered.

DAILY STEPS TO GOOD HEALTH

Be physically active

Eat a healthy diet

Be tobacco free

Drink alcohol only in moderation

SCREENING TESTS & PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE

Heart & Vascular Diseases

Aspirin to prevent heart attack: Men at risk ages 50 – 80

Aspirin to prevent stroke: Women at risk ages 55 – 80

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Test: Once for men who have smoked ages 65-75

Blood Pressure Screening Test: All men and women ages 50 and older, at least every 2 yrs